Storm Over the Wilderness

A wide wilderness plain stretches beneath a heavy, rain-laden sky, with low desert shrubs covering the ground and a small stand of trees rising on the horizon. The scene carries the visual language of Scripture’s desert places: solitude, testing, waiting, and the faithfulness of God over creation. Storm clouds over the wilderness evoke the biblical theme of the Lord who rules the weather, provides in barren places, and makes a way where no path is visible. This image serves well for ministry themes of wilderness seasons, divine refuge, perseverance, creation care, prayer, and trusting God before the storm breaks. by Mal Austin